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EDUCATION 477-4
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Designs for Learning: Art
Summer Session, 1989
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instructor:
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Daphne Douglas
(July 4- August 11)
Tuesday/Thursday
8:30 A. M. - 12:30 P. M.
Location: MPX 7500B
PREREQUISITE:
Educ. 401/402 or equivalent.
OBJECTIVES:
In this course the student will:
- be introduced to the teaching of art in schools (no previous experience with art
necessary)
- become familiar with the requirements of the B. C. Elementary and/or Secondary Art
curricula
- examine major issues in education/art education(readings; discussions)
- develop art units based on curriculum requirements/themes
- develop an understanding of the elements and principles of design
- develop a personal imagery, and build a portfolio of art examples through hands-on
art making experiences (drawing, painting, printmaking, claywork, etc.)
OUTLINE OF TOPICS:
The B. C. Curriculum - goals and philosophy; development of balanced art programs
which include the creative and the responsive aspects; gallery visit and art critique;
portfolio building; in-class experience with various media and techniques;
multiculturalism; integration; evaluation.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
(1)
Art Portfolio (completed studio projects)
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30%
(2)
Theme-Based Art Unit (chosen grade level)
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30%
(3)
Critique of a work of Art (after gallery visit)
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20%
(4)
Research Paper (issues in art education)
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20%
REQUIRED TEXTS:
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C. Elementary Fine Arts Curriculum Guide/Resource Book. (1985) for elementary
teachers/students.
B. C. Secondary Art Curriculum Guide/Theme Resources. (1982) for Secondary
teachers/students
ON LIBRARY RESERVE:
Chapman, Laura - Approaches to Art in Education
Eisner, Eliot - Educating Artistic Vision
Feldman, Edmund B. - Becoming Human Through Art
* A list of further recommended readings will be provided during the first class.